PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mercy
vs
Griffin

190 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mercy feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Mercy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercy throwing strikes but missing.
Mercy pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mercy uses his free foot to push down on Griffin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griffin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mercy working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Griffin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mercy off and cradles Griffin's limp body as Mercy celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sebastian Mercy!